Weld Engineer
Magna
Weld Engineer
Job Number: 69225
Group: Cosma International
Division: Eaglebend Manufacturing
Job Type: Contractor/Temporary Worker
Location:
Clinton, TENNESSEE, US, 37716
Work Style: On-Site
Job Number: 69225
Group: Cosma International
Division : Eaglebend Manufacturing
Job Type: Contractor/Temporary Worker
Location: CLINTON
Work Style: On-Site
About us
We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.
Forward. For all.
Group Summary
Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.
Role Summary
Magna, Eagle Bend Manufacturing is hiring an experience Weld Engineer to program and troubleshoot robotic welding equipment and provide training for operators in addition to assisting in APQP (Advance Product Quality Planning) for new products. Weld Engineers will be responsible for quality and conformance of product to customer specifications per control plan utilizing TS16949 & ISO14001 documented systems; authority to stop non-conforming processes and report same to supervisor, Quality Assurance, and/or Engineering department representative.
Key Responsibilities
Program and troubleshoot robotic welders and ancillary equipment
Provide operator instruction and training
Plan, organize and maintain equipment and process data
Maximize production efficiency by reducing equipment downtime
Assist Program Engineers at development stage during new product development
Develop and implement Continuous Improvement suggestions
Serve as Volkswagen Product Safety Representative (PSB is the customer-designation)
Housekeeping and other duties as assigned
Resourcing of Weld Nuts (cost savings)
Review of weld nut data and comparison to current (dimensional, mechanical, chemical)
Conduct physical trials of feeder systems
Conduct physical trials of weld nuts
Work with QC lab to document and present results
Work with QEs for samples and data for customer approval
Work with EBM staff to adjust settings based on results and repeat trials
Shielding Gas diffuser studies
Key Qualifications/Requirements
Degreed Welding Engineer, or equivalent science degree -OR-
Certified Welding Inspector from the approved internationally recognized organization -OR-
5 years of experience in welding operations or 5 years of combined metallurgical
Technical Education
Knowledge of weld processes, both TIG, MIG, and resistance spot welding
Experience with aluminum, high-strength steel
Programming of robotic welders and repairs to the same
Basic and advanced electrical knowledge including the ability to read schematics
Hydraulics and pneumatics
Good mathematical knowledge including trigonometry
Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) preferred
Additional Information
Equipment/Tools
Robotics and resistance spot welding equipment
Computers to program weld sequences
Electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s)
Basic handheld and power tools
Common office equipment (i.e. PC, copier, facsimile)
Working Conditions
Ability to move throughout the plant
Extended sitting and standing; reaching and bending.
Occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs. may be required
Loud work environment; compliance with personal protective equipment as required
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